--NOTICE OF INTENT W91ZLK-04-R-0014 FOOD SERVICE

Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland is exercising its statutory priority under the Randolph-Sheppard Act to operate its food service contract covering both the Aberdeen and Edgewood areas. This act grants priority to blind vendors to manage cafeteria and dining-hall contracts on Department of Defense properties. The procurement will be conducted through direct negotiation rather than a competitive solicitation process. The contract, identified by solicitation number USA-SNOTE-040423-002 and associated with NAICS code 722310, is overseen by the Department of Defense office located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Key points of contact for this contracting action are Cheryl A. McLaughlin and Barbara DeSchepper, who can be reached via telephone, fax, or email. This approach ensures compliance with federal mandates supporting blind vendors while meeting the food service needs of the military installation.